Disneyland Celebrates its 70th anniversary

Disneyland has officially launched its 2019 season this month. 70th anniversary celebration The theme “Celebrate Happy” will be reflected in the decor, entertainment and merchandise. There will even be treasure hunts. The over-a-year-long event will run until summer 2026.

David Caranci said, “These anniversaries started on 17th July 1955 with Walt Disney when they decorated Main Street in red, white and blue,” during a media event. “We do not live in the future, but we respect the past.” “We honor our history, tradition, and culture as we look towards the future.”

The celebratory elements are what make the celebrations so special, as I discovered last week when I attended a sneak peek of the landmark event. From the return to the iconic “The Beatles” to the nostalgic nods of the “Let’s Make Love Again”, I felt my heartstrings being pulled. Paint the Night After-dark Parade at Disneyland Park Main Street Electrical Parade: A reminder of the old World of Color Happiness! nighttime show ” Disney California Adventure ParkThe Rainbow Connection from The Muppets was one of the songs I found myself singing to. Mickey Mouse Club theme song. 

The 70th anniversary celebration was like a scrapbook of memories from Disneyland. It made me feel like I was a child again, curious and carefree, discovering that magic exists.

Disneyland Resort’s 70th Anniversary Celebration: A Guide for Visitors

You can also enjoy the following: 

To celebrate the milestone, all the shows, parades and nighttime spectacles will be cranked up. A new, upbeat song called “Celebrate Happy”, featuring the voices of the Jonas Brothers – long-time Disney family members – is also played.

Short-but-sweet at the original park Celebrate Happy Cavalcade Disney Characters in Celebration of the Anniversary. Duffy and ShellieMay join Mickey, Minnie and Aladdin at the party. 

Even more merry and festive atmosphere after dark Tapestry of Happiness, a five minute projection show projected onto the It’s a Small World frontage. It’s a trip through the resort history. The new theme song merges with the classic ride’s song to create a perfect tie between Disney’s past and the present. 

You can also find out more about the following: Paint the Night parade The return of the much-anticipated Lightshow is here! More than one million LED lights will be shining on movies ranging from the classics “Beauty and the Beast”, and “The Little Mermaid”, through to the more recent favorites, such as “Monsters Inc.” The following are some examples of how to get started: CarsSorcerer Mick flies above the streets.

The grand finale is, of course, the Wondrous Journeys A fireworks show set against Sleeping Beauty Castle is a journey through 100 years Disney animation. Tinkerbell floated in the air when my mom first visited, and there are now two floating figures.

Disneyland California Adventure offers a variety of fun and exciting activities for the whole family. Better Together: A Pixar Pals Celebration! Carthay Circle’s tower is lit up by a music and light show lasting two minutes. The daytime parade includes nearly 30 characters. Celebrate Happy show.

The biggest World of Color The after-dark shows also have a happiness-specific theme. It starts with a Muppets-themed pre-show, which is technically about safety, but will surely make you laugh. The colorful light, projection, and fountain show is themed around 70th. Inside Out The film features Boyz II Men and Fitz, from Fitz and the Tantrums. But the overall theme is Walt Disney’s opening day words: “Welcome, to all who enter this happy place.”

Rides 

It’s a Small World It’s a fitting refresh to celebrate the 70th anniversary of one of Disneyland’s most iconic attractions. Walt created the New York World’s Fair version of the attraction in 1964-65. He chose Alice Davis and Mary Blair to be the costumer and art director. Now guests can see Miguel and Dante, from “Coco”, in the Mexico section. new song verse written by Richard ShermanOn July 17, which is the exact 70th Anniversary, the ride will include a tribute to those who have passed away in the past year.

Over at California Adventure, Toy Story Midway Mania! It celebrates its 70th Anniversary with logos all over, including “70” sparkling targets to aim at during the interactive 3-D ride.

Food and Drinks

From turkey legs to Mickey waffles, iconic food items have long been a part of Disneyland Resort’s legacy—and more than 70 new menu items will be featured through the celebration. 

Eduardo Rodriquez explains that “we wanted to take classic flavors, put them in a modern presentation, and match their color scheme to give it a celebration feel.” Travel + Leisure. His favorite dish was the Peach Cobbler Funnel Cake Frites served with Vanilla Ice Cream at Disneyland’s Hungry Bear Barbecue Jamboree.

Some dishes have been inspired by classics, such as the Banana Split Churro at California Adventure, near Goofy’s Sky School. It is a riff on the original 1955 banana split at Carnation Cafe. The Chili Cheese Baked potato (at Disneyland’s Troubadour Tavern) and Chili Cheese Corn Dog at California Adventure’s Corn Dog castle were both inspired by Walt’s favorite chili.

The 70th Celebration Churro with ube-sugar dusting (available at California Adventure’s Willie’s Churros, Disneyland’s Big Thunder Mountain Railroad and Town Square) and the throwback Mickey Hat Cookie (at Disneyland’s Market House) were my favorites.

In celebration of the 70th Anniversary, there are also collectible popcorn tins such as the Mickey Mouse bucket which talks and moves and lights up Mickey Balloon.

Merchandise 

There are four different collections available.

The Celebration Collection incorporates the colors of the celebration along with classic rides and characters in everything from tee shirts and shoulder bag to water bottles, bubble wands, and even a MagicBand+ interactive to enhance your park experience. The Castle Collection includes all things Disney royalty, with a retro design. The Vault Collection, meanwhile, is a throwback to the past. It features items dedicated to different chapters in the resort’s rich history.

The Disneyland Resort 70th Anniversary Walt Disney Nostalgia Collection also explores the history of Walt Disney, as well as the parks themselves. Items include items that feature the quote memorialized in the underpass leading to Main Street U.S.A., “Here, you leave today and step into the world of tomorrow, yesterday, and fantasy.” 

The 70th anniversary theme is now available at medallion machines throughout the parks. A few penny collectible machines offer the logo.

Treasure Hunts

Disneyland Park has two special tech features that are hidden throughout the park. They unlock surprises and I call them “treasure hunting” with a magical twist.

There’s the Key to DisneylandYou can purchase a light-up, oversized key at the park shops. The key is placed into a lock at each station (one for each land) to reveal an icon and light and music effects that are themed to the particular land. Once you’ve found the ninth station, proceed to the Mickey Topiary last station near the entry, where the mystery pin (hidden in the key) is revealed.

It’s an obsession I totally stumbled on while wearing my MagicBand+RFID bracelets can serve as tickets, payment methods, and so much more. I felt it light up or buzz at certain times while walking through the park or watching shows. While walking through Downtown Disney the 70th displays unlocked songs every time I waved my hands, prompting a passerby to ask, “How did that happen?” Which I answered with “Magic.” 

The coolest part was when, as I walked past the Golden Horseshoe shop, I saw some buttons with the logo of the 70th. When I tapped the buttons with my band, tickets for nostalgic rides appeared. One was for Disneyland Railroad, another for Mark Twain Riverboat, and the third for the Golden Horseshoe Revue–free collectors’ items that I didn’t even know existed!

Then I learned that there were hidden stations throughout the park. I was determined to find them all. I purchased a Mekong Maiden ticket in the vicinity of the Jungle Cruise. All stations weren’t created equal. Five different buttons were hidden in Sleeping Beauty Castle. They unlocked animated movement for the characters behind a window when I touched them. One of the most memorable was Tilly’s at Main Street Cinema. She ejected an old-fashioned movie ticket for “Our Special Seventyth Anniversary Guest.”

Disneyland’s legacy of Celebrating Happy continues to be celebrated by Disneyland, as Walt Walt intended.